Harris, Alfred Ernest
Title
Harris, Alfred Ernest
A E Harris
Description
14 items. The collection concerns Sergeant Alfred Ernest Harris (b. 1915, 539154 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, correspondence, documents and photographs. He flew operations as a flight engineer with 61 and 622 Squadrons.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Daphne Ridout and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Daphne Ridout and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Date
2020-10-29
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Harris, AE
Collection Items
Rolls Royce Derwent Starting and Operating Instructions
A booklet with information on starting and operating Derwent jet engines.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Ernie Harris' Certificate of Service
RAF Form 856 issued to Ernie covering his service in the RAF. His DFM is listed and other medals.
Ernie Harris’ Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Navigator’s, air bomber's and air gunner’s flying log book for Sergeant Harris, flight engineer covering the period from 26 July 1943 to 4 March 1945. Detailing his final training, two-tour operations and instructor flights. He was stationed at RAF…
Letter to Ernie Harris' wife from Tim Scott
He thanks he for sending a letter and a photograph of her daughter, Daphne. He talks about the investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Letter from Hairlon Scott to Daphne
The letter thanks her for their Christmas Card. He includes a photograph of his granddaughter, explaining that her father is serving in Italy.
Three Lancasters in Flight
Air to air photograph of three Lancasters flying above clouds. They are marked with 'GI', the squadron code for 622.
Compliments Slip for Ernie Harris
The slip refers to Ernie's Distinguished Flying Medal, Handwritten on it is 'Leave to be brought forward AID 14/2/45 to 23.59 20/2/45 '
622 Squadron Battle Order for 4th March 1945
A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation.
London Gazette Extract, 14 April 1944
The extract refers to Ernie Harris and his service as a flight engineer.
Postagram to Ernie Harris from Air Chief Marshall Harris
The message congratulates him on the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal
Telegram from Ernie Harris to Mrs Harris
The telegram tells her not to send his laundry since he is coming home.
Collection Tree
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